Manual evacuation (also known as rectal clear) is used for people with a non-reflex bowel. Stool is emptied by gently inserting a finger into the rectum and removing it. This procedure is usually done everyday or every other day.
2. • Manual evacuation (also known as rectal clear) is used for people with a
non-reflex bowel. Stool is emptied by gently inserting a finger into the
rectum and removing it.
• This procedure is usually done everyday or every other day. The time and
how often will depend on the individual's needs.
3. How to Do a Manual Evacuation:
• 1. Gather supplies
• 2. Wash hands
• 3. Prepare all needed supplies and place on a towel.
• 4. Position yourself.
• 5. Put gloves on both hands.
• 6. Place lubricant on your finger and do a rectal clear before putting in the
suppository.
• 7. Put suppository into the rectum. Do not push suppository into stool.
• 8. Leave the suppository in place for at least 30 minutes.
• 9. If able, transfer to a commode chair, raised toilet seat or Activeaid.
• 10. If not able to transfer, stay on left side and do a rectal clearing onto the
underpad.
4. • Manual evacuation of faces involves the use of a single gloved and
lubricated finger to remove faces from the rectum.
• It is used by individuals with both hyperreflexic and areflexic b
• A systematic review found that digital stimulation and digital removal of
faces were associated with the lowest rates of unplanned bowel
evacuations and less time spent on bowel care and concluded that digital
removal of faces is a necessary component of bowel care for many
individuals with SCI.
• Owel dysfunction.
5. • Manual evacuation is a key method in conservative bowel management
practice and is commonly and widely employed.
• It reduces number of unplanned bowel evacuations.
• There is conflicting evidence on the effect of manual evacuation on
duration of bowel evacuation.
6. Why Spero?
Spero Healthcare has evolved around the idea of coexisting with
hospital and consultants for a patient who is ill enough to need
additional health care, but stable enough to be discharged from
the hospital. Understanding the current need and challenges
faced by the patient,
Spero healthcare have come up with systematic approach to
address all the above challenges by developing technology
solution, professional enhancement through training, integration
of services through dedicated healthcare management and
robust processes.
7. Services Offer
By Spero
• Physician (Doctor)assistant services
• Physiotherapy services
• Healthcare assistant services (24 Hours)
• Home Healthcare equipment
• Nurse Services
• Medical Transportation
• Respiratory Services
• Lab Service